10% Of Small Businesses Still Aren’t Using Social Media [Infographic]

For years we’ve been hearing (and telling you) about how important it is for small businesses to embrace social media, and it looks like small businesses have been listening. According to a new survey and infographic from Manta, 90 percent of small businesses are now networking online and only a miniscule 10 percent have yet to embrace social media.
The infographic, ‘The Shift In Small Business Behavior,’ reveals findings from a study of over 600 small business owners about how they make connections and network to grow their businesses.

Check out some of the most noteworthy facts from the Manta survey, followed by the full infographic below.

Nearly a quarter (24%) of business dedicate half of their networking time to online channels

42% of small businesses gained a quarter of their new customers through online or social media channels

42% of small businesses have a Facebook presence and find it valuable

On the flip side, 30% have a presence but don’t find it valuable and 5% had a Facebook presence but no longer did because they saw no value

Are you surprised by Manta’s findings? How is your small business using social media for networking?

Megan O’Neill is the resident web video enthusiast here at Social Times. Megan covers everything from the latest viral videos to online video news and tips, and has a passion for bizarre, original and revolutionary content and ideas.

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